ONTARIO – Do you have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine? The Area Agency on Aging wants to help local residents find the answers you are looking for. Contact the Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging Vaccine Information line at 567-247-6503. Calls will be answered and returned Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 5 […]
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Richland County SWD announces supervisors, meeting schedule
MANSFIELD — Brian Alt and Robert McConkie Jr. were sworn into office as Richland County Soil and Water Conservation District Board Supervisors on Tuesday by county Commissioner Cliff Mears. Alt was re-elected to serve another three-year term. McConkie is beginning his first three-year term. They join Fred Cooke, Lanny Hopkins and David Krichbaum as board […]
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COVID-19: Statewide curfew to be extended beyond Saturday
COLUMBUS — A statewide 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew due to COVID-19 will be extended beyond Saturday, Gov. Mike DeWine announced Thursday afternoon. DeWine said the curfew, which had been scheduled to end Saturday, must continue even though the state has experienced a recent declined in coronavirus numbers. “Unfortunately, it’s going to have to […]
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Multiple virtual events to celebrate Black history on Feb. 6
MANSFIELD ─ The Mansfield-Richland County Public Library will highlight African-American history with multiple events on Feb. 6 during its 30th Black History Celebration. Jessica Ney, community engagement coordinator for the library, said current and past Richland County residents are encouraged to share photos and stories of their heritage on the event’s website during Black History Month in February. […]
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Richland County commissioners OK $269,000 for voting equipment
MANSFIELD — Richland County commissioners on Thursday morning approved $269,000 in new equipment for the local Board of Elections. The funds include $36,000 for a new ballot printing system and $233,000 for 150 new electronic pollbooks, according to Jane Zimmerman, deputy director for the Richland County Board of Elections. The money for the new pollbooks, […]
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Water main repairs close section of West Fourth Street in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Due to water main valve repairs, it will be necessary to close sections of the following roads while work is completed: — West Fourth Street from Rae Avenue to Western Avenue. — Intersection of Parkway Drive and Hope Road The road and intersection have been closed and is expected to be re-opened by […]
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Pandemic made more Richland County residents surrender their pets in 2020
MANSFIELD ─ The COVID-19 pandemic obviously affected people, but it trickled down to the well-being of their pets, too. The Humane Society of Richland County and Richland County Dog Shelter both saw more owners surrender their pets in 2020 than in previous years. Linda Chambers, managing director for the Humane Society, said with the pandemic […]
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Brown calls for applicants to fill U.S. attorney, marshal vacancies in Ohio’s Southern District
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) issued a call Wednesday for applicants to fill law enforcement vacancies for Ohio’s Southern District, including U.S. Attorney and U.S. Marshal. Both positions are nominated by the President of the United States and must be confirmed by the U.S. Senate. Brown will work to recommend candidates to […]
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Mansfield Republicans seek applications for City Council at-large seat
MANSFIELD — Letters of interest and resumes are being accepted for appointment to become a Mansfield City Council at-large member. The deadline to apply for consideration is Tuesday, Jan. 26. Letters and resumes should be sent to Bill Freytag at bfreytag@neo.rr.com. A special meeting of the Richland County Republican Party Mansfield Central Committee will be […]
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Mansfield Republicans select Falquette as City Council president
MANSFIELD — David Falquette said Wednesday evening he appreciates the bipartisan work done by Mansfield City Council. As the new council president, that’s something he hopes to see continue. “I absolutely look forward to continuing as a group that can come to a consensus,” the 60-year-old Republican said. “Sometimes it’s good to have one or […]